Family physicians can contribute to Olympic and Paralympic Games or other sports events

Abstract

After TOKYO 2020, we reflected on the roles and competencies of family physicians. Table 1 shows the competencies that we found helpful during the event. Family medicine has a high affinity to sports medicine. Although family physicians need more training and exposure specific to sports medicine, family physicians in Japan should play an active role in sporting events.

Participation of medical students in the medical team of sports events

“…The authors declare no conflict of interest for this article. Ayano Hamai MD 1,2 Tadao Okada MD, MPH 2 Kosuke Uemura MD 3…”

“…Although sufficient staff and a first‐aid system are required to conduct safe sports events, they are usually unavailable. Family physicians can play a role in sports events; 1 however, they usually require a large workforce. In Japan, emergency medical technician (EMT) students have contributed as part of a first‐aid team at a marathon event.…”